Audio backpacks for back to school: Because headphones are so 2017.
These audio backpacks I spotted at Spencer’s definitely have the cool factor, with everything you need in a back-to-school backpack and something extra: a speaker! Related: The coolest backpacks for preschoolers and little kids I admit that whether they’re...
This handy gadget is a game changer for wireless headphones users
I’ve already publicly proclaimed my love for AirPods. And I still love them just as much, even after all these months. But, in a few cases when you need a headphone jack, they don’t work. That’s why the AirFly is so genius. Related: I tried AirPods...
Support an amazing cause with a new red iPhone 8 or 8 Plus. Time for an upgrade!
We’ve been long time supporters of Project (RED), featuring lots of their awesome collaborations here on Cool Mom Tech (and Cool Mom Picks). So it’s no surprise that we’re very excited about the new Project (RED) iPhone 8 and 8 plus, that will be...
The Light Phone lets you ditch your smartphone. Is this what it’s come to?
A few years ago, we featured the Kickstarter campaign for The Light Phone, a gadget that was designed to help people separate themselves from their smartphones. Well, they’ve recently launched The Light Phone 2 and it’s blowing up Indiegogo. And no...
Ooh…Cromatica Bluetooth speakers are music for the eyes, too
One look at the Italian Cromatica Bluetooth speakers and…whoa. Think of this lamp-speaker hybrid like a mood ring for your home. You choose the color illumination that suits you, choose your music, then lie back and chill. Or, clean your bathroom. Or, get some...
Here’s what you need to know about the iPhone battery issue. And how to fix it.
If you’ve always had a sinking feeling that your iPhone battery started to you know what the fan when new iPhone models were released, you probably felt vindicated last week. That’s when multiple sources, like our friends at CNET, reported that indeed,...
A cute little pet that plays music. We approve, Oprah!
While I was getting my new shiny iPhone 8 + this weekend, I spotted these adorable My Audio Pet Bluetooth speakers at the T-Mobile store, under a big “One of Oprah’s Favorite Things!” Now, I love me some Oprah, but I tend to be pretty skeptical about...
Whoa, awesome Kindle sale. But you have to hurry!
If you’ve been waiting for a killer price on a Kindle e-reader (or want to stock up early on holiday gifts), now is your chance to grab a Kindle on sale! To celebrate the Kindle’s 10th anniversary, Amazon is offering most of their popular e-readers at an...
A new Kindle is here, and it’s waterproof!
We’ve seen (and owned) many iterations of Amazon’s Kindle e-reader, but finally, after ten years of Kindle devices, they’ve launched a waterproof model, aptly named Oasis. Now, if you’re like “Wait, there already was a Kindle...
27 of the coolest iPhone 8 cases for every type of iPhone user. Yes, even you.
It’s here. The iPhone 8 landed on shelves last week. So we’ve listed the new cases so far to keep you covered. Literally. I think the most standout feature about the iPhone 8 is the all-glass design. As an accident prone iPhoner myself, I already have...
The iPhone X is here, along with more new Apple gadgets that make us want to sell our children. (Kidding. Mostly).
Ah, September. It’s the time of year when the weather changes, the kids go back to school, and Apple launches its new devices that make us all drool and try to figure out which child we can sell to afford one. Sorry, Johnny, you’ve left your underwear on...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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